"Mugger crocodile The mugger crocodile (""Crocodylus palustris""), also called marsh crocodile, broad-snouted crocodile and mugger is a crocodilian native to freshwater habitats from southern Iran and Pakistan to the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. It is extinct in Bhutan and Myanmar and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1982. It is a medium-sized crocodile that inhabits lakes, rivers, marshes and artificial ponds. Both young and adult mugger crocodiles dig burrows where they retreat when temperature drops below or exceeds . Females dig holes in the sand as nesting sites and lay up to 46 eggs"
"Mudge the Otter Mudge is a character from Alan Dean Foster's Spellsinger series. He is an anthropomorphic otter with a thick Cockney accent, a womanizer, a thief and a gambler who is the best friend and traveling companion of Jonathan Thomas Meriweather. These and other unsavory traits seem to be common to the otter species in the Spellsinger world, but Mudge takes it to the extreme. He initially encounters Jon-Tom after more or less colliding with him in the Bell Woods. From that chance encounter, the two quickly become reliant upon one another and form the strongest bond of any"
"Mule (smuggling) A mule or courier is someone who personally smuggles contraband across a border (as opposed to sending by mail, etc.) for a smuggling organization. The organizers employ mules to reduce the risk of getting caught themselves. Methods of smuggling include hiding the goods in vehicles or carried items, attaching them to one's body, or using the body as a container. In the case of transporting illegal drugs, the term drug mule applies. Other slang terms include Kinder Surprise and Easter Egg. Small-scale operations, in which one courier carries one piece or a very small quantity, are sometimes called"
"Money mule A money mule, sometimes called a ""smurfer,"" is a person who transfers money acquired illegally (e.g., stolen) in person, through a courier service, or electronically, on behalf of others. Typically, the mule is paid for services with a small part of the money transferred. Money mules are often dupes recruited on-line for what they think is legitimate employment, not aware that the money they are transferring is the product of crime. The money is transferred from the mule's account to the scam operator, typically in another country. Similar techniques are used to transfer illegal merchandise. Mules recruited online"
"worried about what his child will find around the next corner, the big cat who knows he has to let go just a little but can't find it in himself to do so"". Bagheera Bagheera (; ""Baghīrā""/""Bagīdah"") is a fictional character in Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli stories in the ""Jungle Book"" (coll. 1894) and the ""Second Jungle Book"" (coll. 1895). He is a black panther (melanistic Indian leopard) who serves as friend, protector and mentor to the ""man-cub"" Mowgli. The word ""bagheera"" is Hindi/Urdu for black panther-- although the root word bagh means tiger. Born in captivity in the menagerie of"
"Grue (monster) A grue is a fictional predatory monster that dwells in the dark. The word was first used as a fictional predator in Jack Vance's ""Dying Earth"" universe (described as being part ""ocular bat"", part ""unusual hoon"", and part man). Dave Lebling introduced a similar monster, whose name was borrowed from Vance's grues, into the interactive fiction computer game ""Zork"", published by Infocom. ""Zork""s grues fear light and devour human adventurers, making it impossible to explore the game's dark areas without a light source. The grue subsequently appeared in other Infocom games, including ""Wishbringer"". Due to ""Zork""s prominent position"
"wrote songs, poetry and generally idealised them and their lives. This proved influential on a more mainstream level with soldiers serving in World War I also dubbed The Diggers, a name that still stands today. Bunyip is a large mythical creature from Aboriginal mythology which is said to lurk in swamps or billabongs and eat people from the shoreline. While descriptions vary, the creature is said to be a reptilian marsupial hybrid, with sizes comparable to ""a large dog"", and displays of violent, territorial behavior. Mythology consistently names swamps and rivers as the preferred home of the Bunyip, stating that"
"one of the primary antagonists. Arriero A muleteer, or more informally a muleskinner (; ) is a person who transports goods using pack animals, especially mules. In South America, muleskinners transport coffee, maize (corn), cork, wheat and myriad other items. They remain common in the Paisa Region (Antioquia and the Colombian Coffee-Growers Axis) of Colombia. In California, muleteers work out of pack stations. In Europe, there are still muleteers in the south of Portugal and the southwest of Spain, in the cork producing area. Their role is now limited to transporting the cork with their mules, out of the Mediterranean"
"introduce the players to the power of some creatures to drain ability score points,"" commenting: ""What's creepier than a giant mosquito that can suck a person dry? A whole flock of giant mosquitos, that's what."" Stirge In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the stirge is a mosquito-like magical beast and a classic ""D&D"" monster. Originally presented as a more bird-like creature, the stirge may be derived from the Roman ""striga"", a vampiric owl-like night bird. The stirge was introduced to the game in its first supplement, ""Greyhawk"" (1975). It is described as a large, bird-like monster with a"
"Bagheera Bagheera (; ""Baghīrā""/""Bagīdah"") is a fictional character in Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli stories in the ""Jungle Book"" (coll. 1894) and the ""Second Jungle Book"" (coll. 1895). He is a black panther (melanistic Indian leopard) who serves as friend, protector and mentor to the ""man-cub"" Mowgli. The word ""bagheera"" is Hindi/Urdu for black panther-- although the root word bagh means tiger. Born in captivity in the menagerie of the Raja of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Bagheera begins to plan for his freedom after his mother dies. Once he is mature and strong enough, he breaks the lock on his cage and escapes"
"Mosquitor Mosquitor is a fictional character in Mattel's ""Masters of the Universe"" toyline, one of the best-selling toylines of the 1980s. He is a member of the Evil Horde, he was packaged as the ""evil energy-draining insectoid."" He is a cyborg creature with a long, pointed metal head, with a needle on the end of the nose-piece which he injects into his opponents to drain the blood from them. He has a transparent metallic chest through which the blood of his opponent can be seen, filling him up to charge him with energy. Mosquitor was introduced into the ""MotU"" toy"
"Bugbear A bugbear is a legendary creature or type of hobgoblin comparable to the bogeyman (or bugaboo or babau), and other creatures of folklore, all of which were historically used in some cultures to frighten disobedient children. Its name is derived from the Middle English word ""bugge"" (a frightening thing), or perhaps the old Welsh word ""bwg"" (evil spirit or goblin), or old Scots ""bogill"" (goblin), and has cognates in German ""bögge"" or ""böggel-mann"" (goblin), and most probably also English ""bogeyman"" and American English ""bugaboo"". In medieval England, the Bugbear was depicted as a creepy bear that lurked in the"
"Ethereal marauder In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, an ethereal marauder is a magical beast with abilities similar to ethereal filchers and phase spiders. The ethereal marauder appeared in the third edition ""Monster Manual"" (2000), and in the 3.5 revised ""Monster Manual"" (2003). An ethereal marauder has a muscular, velociraptor-like body that is a bluish-violet in color, with darker markings along the spine. It has a barbed tail, and feet with thick claws. The ethereal marauder's head is triangular, extending from the body into a large, triangular mouth with a single, hook-like claw at each point and rows"
"eyes to blind it while other muckdwellers clamber forth to bite their prey with their small but sharp teeth. Muckdweller In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the muckdweller is a type of monster. The muckdweller first appeared in the original first edition ""Monster Manual II"" (1983). The muckdweller appeared in second edition ""Advanced Dungeons & Dragons"" in the ""Monstrous Compendium Volume Two"" (1989), and reprinted in the ""Monstrous Manual"" (1993). The muckdweller appeared in the third edition for the Forgotten Realms in ""Serpent Kingdoms"" (2004). A muckdweller is a bipedal amphibian monster which lurks in swamps, marshes, or"
"Formics The Formics, also known as Buggers, are a fictional ant-like alien species from the Ender's Game series of science fiction novels by Orson Scott Card. According to the novel canon, the Formics attacked Earth a few generations before the novel begins. They attempted to colonise the planet and were barely fought off by a New Zealand soldier known as Mazer Rackham. The first book in the series, Ender's Game, largely stems from the human quest to defend themselves from this species, although the Formics ultimately turn out as victims, with the first attack being an accident due to differing"
"Bugger Bugger or ""buggar"" is a swear word. In the United Kingdom, the term is a general-purpose expletive, used to imply dissatisfaction, or to refer to someone or something whose behaviour is in some way displeasing or perhaps surprising. In the US, particularly in the Midwest and South, it is a slang but not offensive noun meaning ""small critter."" The term is used in the vernacular British English, Australian English, New Zealand English, South African English, Indian English, Pakistani English, Canadian English, Caribbean English, Malaysian English and in Sri Lankan English. It is derived from Anglo-Norman bougre, which has also"
"Stirge In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the stirge is a mosquito-like magical beast and a classic ""D&D"" monster. Originally presented as a more bird-like creature, the stirge may be derived from the Roman ""striga"", a vampiric owl-like night bird. The stirge was introduced to the game in its first supplement, ""Greyhawk"" (1975). It is described as a large, bird-like monster with a long proboscis which sucks blood from living creatures. The stirge appears in the first edition ""Monster Manual"" (1977), where it is said to be found in dark, tangled forests or in subterranean lairs, and lays"
"Muttley/Mumbly character appears in the 1964 Hanna-Barbera feature film ""Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!"". This prototype Muttley (""Mugger"") is a mean-spirited dog with a travelling circus who has a penchant for biting his owners on the leg. The character may also have been inspired by the Atom Ant show's ""Precious Pupp"", who was known for laughing the same way. Muttley and his master returned in the Wacky Races video game with Billy West voicing the dog. Muttley Muttley is a fictional character originally voiced by Don Messick. In the 2000 ""Wacky Races"" videogame, he was voiced by Billy West. The"
"Chattur In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, specifically in the sci-fi themed Spelljammer campaign setting, the chattur, also known as the ""space bandit"", is a magical beast. The chattur first appeared in the ""Monstrous Compendium Spelljammer Appendix"" (1990). The chattur received a brief description under the mammal entry in the ""Monstrous Manual"" (1993). Chatturs are tiny, humanoid creatures who combine the features of rodents and monkeys. They are slender and quick, and bear an innocent look which many humans find appealing. They have mask-like facial markings, similar to that of the raccoon, which earns them the ""space bandit"""
"No.9 in The 12 Coolest Masters of the Universe Action Features by Topless Robot. Mosquitor Mosquitor is a fictional character in Mattel's ""Masters of the Universe"" toyline, one of the best-selling toylines of the 1980s. He is a member of the Evil Horde, he was packaged as the ""evil energy-draining insectoid."" He is a cyborg creature with a long, pointed metal head, with a needle on the end of the nose-piece which he injects into his opponents to drain the blood from them. He has a transparent metallic chest through which the blood of his opponent can be seen, filling"
"Muggle In J. K. Rowling's ""Harry Potter"" series, a Muggle () is a person who lacks any sort of magical ability and was not born in a magical family. Muggles can also be described as people who do not have any magical blood inside them. It differs from the term ""Squib"", which refers to a person with one or more magical parents yet without any magical power/ability, and from the term Muggle-born (or the derogatory and offensive term ""mudblood"", which is used to imply the supposed impurity of Muggle blood), which refers to a person with magical abilities but with"
"understand Abyssal (they are surprisingly intelligent). Some believe there to be a Howler unique language in the howls, but it cannot be deciphered. They are chaotic evil in alignment. Howler (Dungeons & Dragons) In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the howler is an outsider from planes dominated by evil forces, e.g... the lower planes. It resembles a furless monkey crossed with a sickly dog, and has a vaguely human-like face. It is grey in color, with the slightest hints of violet. For no apparent reason, its shoulders jut sharply up in ugly extremities. Growing along its back and"
"Draugr The draugr or draug (, plural ; modern , and Danish, Swedish, and ) is an undead creature from Norse mythology, also called , literally ""again-walker"" (). The word ""draugr"" can be traced to a Proto-Indo European stem ""*"" ""phantom"", from ""*"" ""deceive"" (see also Avestan ""druj""). The Old Norse meaning of the word is a revenant. In Swedish, ""draug"" is a modern loan word from West Norse, as the native Swedish form ""drög"" has acquired the meaning of ""a pale, ineffectual, and slow-minded person that drags himself along"". The will appears to be strong, strong enough to draw"
"Bugbear (Dungeons & Dragons) The bugbear is a type of fictional monster in the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game. A bugbear is depicted as a massive humanoid distantly related to goblins and hobgoblins. Named for the bugbear of legend, the bugbears of ""Dungeons & Dragons"" are goblinoid creatures, larger and stronger than hobgoblins. Gary Gygax adapted the bugbear, and introduced the creature to the game in the 1975 ""Greyhawk"" supplement; the creature has since appeared in every subsequent edition of the game, including the game's first edition, second edition, third edition, fourth edition, and fifth edition. A bugbear, also"
"Sidehill gouger In American folklore, a Sidehill gouger is a fearsome critter adapted to living on hillsides by having legs on one side of their body shorter than the legs on the opposite side. This peculiarity allows them to walk on steep hillsides, although only in one direction; when lured or chased into the plain, they are trapped in an endless circular path. The creature is variously known as the Sidehill Dodger, Sidehill Hoofer, Sidehill Ousel, Sidehill Loper, Gyascutus, Sidewinder, Wampus, Gudaphro, Hunkus, Rickaboo Racker, Prock, Gwinter, or Cutter Cuss. Sidehill gougers are mammals who dwell in hillside burrows, and"
"another creature. In addition to this, it can also drive mad anyone who magically or psionically detects it, and it can control and rebuke other undead. The Corpse Gatherer is an undead creature that appears as a giant made of earth and stone. Upon closer inspection, one can see headstones, dead hands and heads protruding from its bulk. The monster is essentially an animated graveyard. A corpse gatherer can swallow any creature in its grasp. The victim then takes bludgeoning damage from rocks, gravestones, etc. in the creature's body. It can also increase its mass by absorbing corpses. When a"
"underside. The babbler appeared in the ""Tome of Horrors"" (2002) from Necromancer Games. Babbler (Dungeons & Dragons) In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the babbler is a type of fictional monster. The babbler first appeared in the original first edition ""Fiend Folio"" (1981). A babbler is a weird mutation of lizard man, a large ponderous marsh-dweller. A babbler is also known as a marsh-gibberer to native tribes that dwell nearby, and communicates with its kind in a quasi-lingual babbling tongue. A babbler resembles a small gorgosaurus in form, with a flexible, tough tail that keeps the creature stable"
"Muckdweller In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the muckdweller is a type of monster. The muckdweller first appeared in the original first edition ""Monster Manual II"" (1983). The muckdweller appeared in second edition ""Advanced Dungeons & Dragons"" in the ""Monstrous Compendium Volume Two"" (1989), and reprinted in the ""Monstrous Manual"" (1993). The muckdweller appeared in the third edition for the Forgotten Realms in ""Serpent Kingdoms"" (2004). A muckdweller is a bipedal amphibian monster which lurks in swamps, marshes, or still mud-bottomed waters. When a victim approaches, a muckdweller will squirt a jet of muddy water into the victim's"
"million from victim bank accounts. Bitcoin ATMs were reported by Brian Krebs in 2016 to be rising in popularity for money muling. Money mule A money mule, sometimes called a ""smurfer,"" is a person who transfers money acquired illegally (e.g., stolen) in person, through a courier service, or electronically, on behalf of others. Typically, the mule is paid for services with a small part of the money transferred. Money mules are often dupes recruited on-line for what they think is legitimate employment, not aware that the money they are transferring is the product of crime. The money is transferred from"
"Babbler (Dungeons & Dragons) In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the babbler is a type of fictional monster. The babbler first appeared in the original first edition ""Fiend Folio"" (1981). A babbler is a weird mutation of lizard man, a large ponderous marsh-dweller. A babbler is also known as a marsh-gibberer to native tribes that dwell nearby, and communicates with its kind in a quasi-lingual babbling tongue. A babbler resembles a small gorgosaurus in form, with a flexible, tough tail that keeps the creature stable in erect movement. Its predominant color is a dirty yellow, with a grey"
"Arriero A muleteer, or more informally a muleskinner (; ) is a person who transports goods using pack animals, especially mules. In South America, muleskinners transport coffee, maize (corn), cork, wheat and myriad other items. They remain common in the Paisa Region (Antioquia and the Colombian Coffee-Growers Axis) of Colombia. In California, muleteers work out of pack stations. In Europe, there are still muleteers in the south of Portugal and the southwest of Spain, in the cork producing area. Their role is now limited to transporting the cork with their mules, out of the Mediterranean oak forest to more accessible"
"status as extirpated. While the origins of these animals are unknown, some cougar experts believe some are captive animals that have been released or escaped. This felid usually hunts at night and may sometimes travel long distances in search of food. Its average litter size is three cubs. Like other cougars, it is fast, and can maneuver quite easily and skillfully. Depending on the abundance of prey such as deer, it may share the same prey as the jaguar in Central or North America. Aside from the jaguar, sympatric predators include the grizzly and American black bears. Cougars are known"
"men of Dunharrow. Tolkien's Barrow-Wights bear obvious similarity to, and were inspired by the haugbui. The term ""draug"" has come to be used to describe any type of revenant in Nordic folklore. Draugr The draugr or draug (, plural ; modern , and Danish, Swedish, and ) is an undead creature from Norse mythology, also called , literally ""again-walker"" (). The word ""draugr"" can be traced to a Proto-Indo European stem ""*"" ""phantom"", from ""*"" ""deceive"" (see also Avestan ""druj""). The Old Norse meaning of the word is a revenant. In Swedish, ""draug"" is a modern loan word from West"